Does your organization perform projects in remote areas that struggle to provide qualified local talent? You’re far from alone. Contractors nationwide are experiencing a shortage of qualified talent for commercial and industrial construction projects. While the demand for qualified skilled trades workers has been consistently high over the past few years, the demand for an experienced traveling workforce remains even stronger.
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Meet The Team: Kelly Blaskie
Kelly Blaskie, Account Manager, began her career with Trillium in 1994. Kelly was looking to rejoin the workforce part-time after having a child. Today, Kelly’s career with Trillium spans over 3 offices and many progressive roles.
“My role today is as an Account Manager while still maintaining my recruiting responsibilities to assist the West MI – Skilled Staffing team. What started out as a part-time job working 25 hours a week has progressed into a career with a team of people that are second to none.” stated Blaskie.
Kelly accepted a part-time role within our Marshall, MI office in 1994, where she quickly became full time and remained for 14 years. Her role involved recruiting, administration, and job placement for a multitude of manufacturing and clerical positions. As the local job market needs began to change, Kelly adjusted to meet the changing demands of her client base. “I worked in Marshall for 14 years until I was asked to split my time between Marshall and Battle Creek to grow the professional placement business.” stated Blaskie.
As the local economy changed, Kelly was relocated to our Kalamazoo, MI office as a Senior Recruiter, which led to more career progression including roles as Operations Manager, Branch Manager, and eventually to her current role as Account Manager.
Kelly’s progression with the organization over the past 20 years, highlights some of the major changes to the recruiting field in recent years. Kelly located her position with the organization after her mother saw an ad in the local weekly paper. Today, Kelly’s recruiting is done primarily through online job boards, direct recruiting, and using Trillium’s applicant tracking system. The local paper that Kelly found her original position in still exists today with only a few job advertisements for manufacturing positions with local factories.
Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent?Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!
Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.
Heavy Industrial Staffing: Finding An Industrial Staffing Agency
Have you tried unsuccessfully to partner with traditional staffing agencies for your heavy industrial staffing needs? There are several factors that set heavy industrial staffing agencies apart from traditional staffing agencies.
Many light industrial staffing agencies recruit for positions such as welders, fabricators, and other semi-skilled positions. The majority of these positions are light in nature and require far less training and experience than skilled trades positions. Hiring unskilled workers for heavy industrial positions such as pipe fitters, pipe welders, industrial electricians, combo welders, and millwrights could result in losses and damages in the tens of thousands of dollars in as quickly as one day on the job. In addition to damaged materials, equipment, and loss of production, unskilled workers performing heavy industrial jobs are more likely to get injured on the job.
The processes, tools, and equipment involved in industrial construction projects can often result in serious injuries when duties are performed by unskilled workers. While the ability to get someone in place for the position faster by partnering with an existing partner may seem appealing, the consequences can be long term.
So how do you identify a skilled trades staffing agency or industrial staffing agency? Here are a few ways to identify a skilled trades recruiter:
- The company website shows that at least a portion of their staff is dedicated to skilled trades or industrial staffing.
- They should provide a list of positions that they staff for industrial projects such as pipe fitters, pipe welders, industrial electricians, combo welders, and millwrights.
- Ask them how many shutdowns and turnarounds they supplied staff for in the past year. If they seem confused, continue your search elsewhere.
- Ask them to describe how they support and encourage safety for their industrial and skilled trades workers. If their answer is generic in nature such as a basic safety quiz or video is performed upon hire, they likely do not specialize in industrial and skilled trades placements.
- Inquire as to what safety services and training are available through their company. Do they employ a full time safety team?
- Ask for references. If you are still unsure about a staffing agency’s ability to provide you with safe and skilled industrial workers ask them to if they are able to provide a list of industrial projects they have provided skilled trades staff for in the past.
Obtaining, running, and managing heavy industrial construction projects can be difficult enough with qualified and experienced industrial workers. Don’t chance your company’s reputation, financial state, and future with unskilled talent on the job.
Are you a stand out professional, technical professional, driver, or skilled worker seeking contingent, temporary, or long term career opportunities? Visit our job board for more information! Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of professionals and skilled workers? Contact us today!
Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 22,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.
Appreciate Your Staff- We Do!
It’s because of each of our valued clients, candidates, employees, and communities that Trillium celebrates our 30th business anniversary this month!
We are excited to recognize our great team of employees nationwide for their contributions to us and their communities. Each week this month we will be randomly selecting several Trillium employees and thanking them for contributions as well as sending them a $50 VISA gift card. We truly appreciate each and every individual who selects us to represent them in their career search!
Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent? Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!
Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.
Staffing Careers: Recruiter
Whether you are experienced in the staffing industry or have previous recruiting or HR experience in another industry; if you are seeking a career change a Recruiter position with Trillium Staffing Solutions may be the right fit for you!
Our Recruiters work closely with clients to identify a recruiting strategy aimed at attracting the specific talent they need to excel in their industry. A career as a Recruiter involves attracting potential candidates, screening, and evaluating candidates’ qualifications with great attention to detail. Trillium Staffing provides companies with the top level of talent available in their industry, allowing our clients the opportunity to take on additional work load with the confidence that they have the right staff in place to provide their clients with a viable product and an excellent customer experience.
“As a Recruiter at Trillium, I have the pleasure of assisting not only our reputable clients find their next team member, but professionals find their next career opportunity. We take pride in finding quality over quantity which makes us stand out in the staffing industry. With a team-driven environment, we build off each others’ strengths which enables continued growth in your career path. Trillium values each and every one of their employees which is distributed by the reward provided both financially and through industry recognition. I find myself lucky to have found a home at Trillium.” stated Katie Instefjord, Recruiter with Trillium Staffing.
A Recruiter role with Trillium Staffing involves recruiting, interviewing, conducting reference checks, background checking, verifying skills and qualifications, and managing field employees. Our Recruiters interact with employees and clients on a daily basis to conduct dispatching efforts, counsel staff, and conduct hiring and termination procedures. Our Recruiters’ backgrounds range from experienced staffing professionals to those who have previous held recruiting or human resources positions in other industries. If you enjoy a challenging position, are detail oriented, enjoy interacting with others, and have an interest or previous experience in the staffing industry; consider a career as a Recruiter with Trillium Staffing Solutions.
Click here to express interest in a staffing career with Trillium Staffing Solutions, recognized as a national leader in staffing and recruitment.
Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent? Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!
Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.
Staffing Careers: Sales Representative
Whether you are experienced in the staffing industry or possess outside sales experience in a service based industry; if you are seeking a career change a Sales Representative position with Trillium Staffing may be the right fit for you!
Our Sales Representatives work closely with employers to identify a recruiting and staffing plan that best fits the needs of their organization. Providing companies with the top level of talent available in their industry allows our clients the opportunity to take on additional work load with the confidence that they have the right staff in place to provide their clients with a viable product and an excellent customer experience.
“As a Sales Representative at Trillium Staffing Solutions, I have had the pleasure of working with some of the most dedicated individuals in the industry. Our priority is always the complete satisfaction of the customer. At Trillium, I have been able to combine my experience with the best resources in the business to reach both personal and financial goals. It is very rewarding to watch our customers succeed as a direct result of our partnership.” stated Trent McPheeters, Sales Representative with Trillium Staffing.
A Sales Representative role with Trillium Staffing involves cold calling, following up on client inquiries, providing rates and proposals, account management, and coordination of field staff. Our Sales Representatives’ backgrounds range from experienced staffing professionals to those who have previous held sales positions for service based based businesses. If you are driven to provide results, have previous experience or an interest in the staffing industry, and are looking for a career that provides a strong professional and personal life balance; consider a Staffing Sales Representative career with Trillium Staffing.
Click here to express interest in a staffing career with Trillium Staffing, recognized as a national leader in staffing and recruitment.
Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent? Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!
Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.
Technical Staffing Careers: Technical Sales Manager
Whether you are experienced in the technical staffing industry or possess outside sales experience in a technical field; if you are seeking a career change a Technical Sales Manager position with Trillium Technical may be the right fit for you!
Our Sales Managers work closely with employers to identify a recruiting and staffing plan that best fits the needs of their organization. Providing companies with the top level of technical talent available in their industry allows our clients the opportunity to take on additional work load with confidence that they have the staff in place to provide their clients with a viable product and an excellent customer experience.
A Sales Manager role with Trillium Technical involves cold calling, following up on client inquiries, providing rates and proposals, account management, and supervision of staff. Our Sales Managers’ backgrounds range from technical staffing professionals to those who have previous held sales positions for technology based businesses. If you are driven to provide results, have previous experience or an interest in the technical industry, and are looking for a career that provides a strong professional and personal life balance; consider a Technical Sales Manager career with Trillium Technical.
Click here to express interest in a technical staffing career with Trillium Technical, recognized as a national leader in technical staffing.
Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent? Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!
Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.
Environmental Staffing Careers: Sales Manager
Whether you are experienced in the environmental staffing industry, or possess outside sales experience in a skilled trade; if you are seeking a career change a Sales Manager position with Trillium Environmental Services may be the right fit for you!
Our Sales Managers work closely with outside contractors and facilities to identify a environmental or heavy industrial staffing plan that best fits the needs of their projects and budgets. Providing contractors and facilities with predictable pricing allows our clients the opportunity to provide more accurate bids and have the security of knowing that they can obtain the skilled trades talent to get the job done right and on time.
A Sales Manager role with Trillium Environmental involves cold calling, following up on client inquiries, providing rates and proposals, account management, and supervision of staff. Our Sales Managers’ backgrounds range from project managers to those who have previous held sales positions for skilled trades industry suppliers. If you are driven to provide results, have previous experience or an interest in the environmental or heavy industrial industries, and are looking for a career that provides a strong professional and personal life balance; consider a Sales Manager career with Trillium Environmental Services.
Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent? Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!
Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.
Driver Staffing Careers: Recruiter
Whether you are experienced in the driver staffing industry or have previous recruiting or HR experience in another industry; if you are seeking a career change a Recruiter position with Trillium Driver Solutions may be the right fit for you!
Our Recruiters work closely with clients to identify a recruiting strategy aimed at attracting the specific talent they need to excel in their industry. A career as a Recruiter in driver staffing involves attracting potential candidates, screening, and evaluating a driver’s qualifications with great attention to detail. Trillium Driver Solutions takes pride in our ability to locate safe and professional drivers across the country for clients ranging from third party logistics companies to manufacturing facilities. Providing clients with predictable pricing for casual drivers, temp to hire drivers, and permanent drivers; we allow our clients the opportunity to take on additional business and routes with the security of knowing that they’ll have safe and professional drivers to represent them to their customers.
“As a Senior Recruiter for Trillium Drivers- National Accounts, I have been able to incorporate my expertise in logistics, my skills in several years of recruiting, and my desire to support the needs of current and prospective clients. The National Recruiting Center for Trillium Drivers is dedicated to assist filling CDL driving positions for long term or permanent placements so our clients can focus on their business at hand. The level of pride our staff takes in their work, our employees, and our clients’ success sets us apart from the competition.” stated Damian Hendricks, Senior Recruiter for Trillium Drivers.
A Recruiter role with Trillium Driver Solutions involves recruiting, interviewing, conducting reference checks, background checking, verifying qualifications and DOT eligibility, and conducting motor vehicle reports. Our recruiters interact with employees and clients on a daily basis to conduct dispatching efforts, counsel staff, and conduct hiring and termination procedures. Our Recruiters’ backgrounds range from former logistics supervisors to those who have previous held dispatching roles for the logistics industry. If you enjoy a challenging position, are detail oriented, enjoy interacting with others, and have an interest or previous experience in the logistics industry; consider a career as a Recruiter with Trillium Driver Solutions.
Click here to express interest in a driver staffing career with Trillium Driver Solutions, recognized as a national leader in driver staffing.
Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent? Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!
Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.
Driver Staffing Careers: Selling Branch Manager
Whether you are experienced in the driver staffing industry or have outside sales experience in the logistics industry; if you are seeking a career change a Selling Branch Manager career with Trillium Driver Solutions may be the right fit for you!
Our Selling Branch Managers work closely with clients to identify a driver staffing plan that best fits the needs of their business. Providing clients with predictable pricing for casual drivers, temp to hire drivers, and permanent drivers; we allow our clients the opportunity to take on additional business and routes with the security of knowing that they’ll have safe and professional drivers to represent them to their customers.
A Selling Branch Manager role with Trillium Driver Solutions involves cold calling, following up on client inquiries, providing rates and proposals, account management, and supervision of staff. Our Selling Branch Managers’ backgrounds range from former logistics supervisors to those who have previous held sales positions for the logistics industry. If you are driven to provide results, have an interest or previous logistics industry experience, and are looking for a career that provides a strong professional and personal life balance; consider a Selling Branch Manager career with Trillium Driver Solutions.
Click here to express interest in a driver staffing career with Trillium Driver Solutions, recognized as a national leader in driver staffing.
Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent? Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!
Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.